Mid Jan deadline for Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Summer 2014

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and is open to all U.S. citizen undergraduates, in good academic standing, who meet the criteria listed below:

Sharon Kuo

  • The applicant must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant or provide proof that he/she will be receiving a Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term of his/her study abroad program or internship.
  • The applicant is applying to or has been accepted into a study abroad program or internship eligible for credit by the student’s accredited institution of higher education in the U.S.
  • The applicant is studying or interning abroad for at least four weeks in one country. Programs going to more than one country are eligible if the student will be in one country for at least four consecutive weeks.
  • The applicant is studying or interning abroad in any country except Cuba or a country on the U.S. Department of State’s current Travel Warning list.

Note: Gilman Scholarship recipients can only receive the scholarship once. If a student previously declined the Gilman Scholarship, they are welcome to re-apply, as long as they still meet all eligibility requirements as listed above.

Slideshow imageYFU Scholarship Information Sheet
2014 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange

Scholarship Name Code Country Limited to Deadline Date Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange to Germany

Limited to; IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, NE, WI 01/15/2014 15-Jan-2014 – See more at: http://yfuusa.org/study-abroad/scholarships.php#sthash.62lEidge.dpuf

Scholarship Code: 115
Application Postmark Deadline: January 15, 2014

Program Length

  • School Year (summer departure)

Country Various

Please refer to individual country pages for program duration and departure times.

Scholarship Amount

  • This is a full scholarship.

– See more at: http://yfuusa.org/scholarships/congress-bundestag-youth-exchange-9.php#sthash.hD6KLR9s.dpuf

 

  • The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is for motivated high school students who want to live with a host family and attend school for an academic year in Germany. No previous language experience is required. Students who have previously participated in a semester or year exchange in another country are not eligible for the Germany programs and scholarships.
  • To be eligible, you must:
    • Be a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident
    • Have a GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale

Age Requirements

  • Be between the ages of 15 and 18 by the start of the program

Application Fee

  • Application fee to be paid by the sponsor.

Complete Application Includes:

  • 1 Congress-Bundestag application
  • 2 Educator Evaluations
  • Host Family Letter
  • 6 Responses to Short Answer Essay Questions

Scholarship Covers:

  • Round-trip international travel
  • Placement with a carefully selected host family
  • Regional orientation for scholarship recipients and parents
  • Preparatory materials
  • Support services in host country
  • Medical insurance coverage – PLEASE NOTE: It is not recommended that selected students discontinue their current coverage while abroad.

Scholarship Recipients are Responsible for:

  • Round-trip domestic travel – PLEASE NOTE: the majority of programs offered by YFU cover domestic travel, but it is not covered in the Congress-Bundestag scholarship.
  • Passport
  • Visa fees (if necessary)
  • Any excess luggage tariffs
  • Personal spending money

PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF THIS PAGE AND YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR YOUR REFERENCE.

 

If applying for multiple scholarships, please indicate each scholarship’s name and code on your application. All scholarship recipients are required to travel on the YFU group travel dates, and to complete the entire program. For more information regarding YFU and the scholarship selection process call 1-800-TEENAGE or refer to the Scholarships Overview section of this web site.

 

Note: Scholarship programs are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.

APPLY NOW!

– See more at: http://yfuusa.org/scholarships/congress-bundestag-youth-exchange-9.php#sthash.hD6KLR9s.dpuf

YES Abroad Program for 15-17 years old high schoolers

The U.S. Department of State’s  Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Abroad (YES Abroad) program, provides competitive merit-based scholarships for U.S. secondary school students (age 15-18) to study for one academic year in select countries

The U.S. Department of State also provides scholarships for secondary school students (age 15-17) from countries with significant Muslim populations to study for one academic year in the United States through theKennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program.

 

 

PARTICIPATE

BE A KENNEDY-LUGAR YES STUDENT

Scholarships for secondary school students to study abroad in the United States of America!
Select the country you will apply from to learn more!

BE A KENNEDY-LUGAR YES ABROAD STUDENT

U.S. high school students study abroad in a YES country! The YES Abroad program is offering American high school students and recent graduates in the U.S. 50 full scholarships for up to one academic year to live and study abroad in countries with significant Muslim populations.

Learn more about the YES Abroad program.

HOST A YES STUDENT

By sharing your home and heart with a YES scholarship student, you will make a difference. What begins as an exchange of kindness, customs, and culture within a family extends throughout a high school and community to touch thousands of lives.

Have our FAMILY host a YES student.
Have our SCHOOL host a YES student.

KENNEDY-LUGAR YES ALUMNI

As a YES Aluma/us, one joins a network of like-minded individuals around the world. One global family! Click here to to learn more about the YES alumni network, including how to be involved, how to stay connected, opportunities, and to view the YES alumni calender.

Are you a YES Alumna/us?

Ibn Battuta Merit Scholarships for Peace & Diplomacy

Ibn Battuta Merit Scholarships
“I set out alone…swayed by an overmastering impulse within me and a desire long-cherished in my bosom to visit these illustrious sanctuaries. “
-Ibn Battuta

Ibn Battuta Merit Scholarships for Peace & Diplomacy

Sponsored by:
Qalam wa Lawh Center for Arabic Studies

 

ANNOUNCEMENT:  Qalam wa Lawh Center for Arabic studies is pleased to announce new scholarships available for intensive study of Modern Standard Arabic.  The Ibn Battuta Merit Scholarships aim to reward students for excellence and dedication to the study of the Arabic language as well as promote the study of Arabic as a foreign language.  Prospective students may apply to either one of the semester programs (fall, spring) or else to the winter and summer programs. 

 

AWARD VALUE:

  • Full Scholarships cover all tuition and housing costs for the duration of the program (an approximate value of $3715.00 for semester programs,  and $1250.00 for the winter and summer sessions).
  • Partial Scholarships cover tuition-only costs for the duration of the program (an estimated $2100 for semester programs, and $700 for the winter and summer sessions)
  • Transportation to/from Morocco is the responsibility of awardees.

PROGRAM DURATIONS:

 

Year: 2012 – 2013

 

Session Duration Start End Deadline
Fall 12 weeks 10 Sep. 2012 30 Nov. 2012 15 Jun. 2012
Winter 4 weeks 03 Jan. 2013 * 25 Jan. 2013 12 Oct. 2012
Spring 12 weeks 28 Jan. 2013 19 Apr. 2013 16 Nov. 2012
Summer 4 weeks 20 May. 2013 15 Jun. 2012 01 Mar. 2013

 

 

Year: 2013 – 2014

 

Session Duration Start End Deadline
Fall 12 weeks 09 Sep. 2013 29 Nov. 2013 30 Jun. 2013
Winter 4 weeks 30 Dec. 2013 24 Jan. 2014 15 Oct. 2013
Spring 12 weeks 27 Jan. 2014 18 Apr. 2014 15 Nov. 2013
Summer 4 weeks 19 May. 2014 13 Jun. 2014 01 Mar. 2014

 

 

 

REQUIREMENTS:  Applicants must write a 600-1,000 word essay answering “What do you hope to achieve through your study of the Arabic language?”  Applicants must have completed a minimum of four University semesters in Modern Standard Arabic or equivalent study (at least 240 documented contact hours at a private institution). Applicants must have three written recommendations, including at least one from an Arabic Language Instructor/Professor.  Applicants must provide graded transcripts documenting previous Arabic study. 

APPLICATION DEADLINES 

All applications must be postmarked by the specified deadline for each session.   Applications sent after the deadline will not be considered.

 

HOW TO APPLY:  send completed application form and all required attachments (photocopy of passport, recommendation letters, essay, and transcripts) via email or post to Qalam wa Lawh Center for Arabic Studies attn: Ibn Battuta Scholarship

 

 

IBN BATTUTA FAQs:

What are my chances of winning?
We review each application carefully and grant full scholarships to candidates who demonstrate a dedication to studying the Arabic language and a potential to play a positive role in their communities and around the world.  We typically receive 50 -200 applications for each scholarship sessions.

  • Five (5) full scholarships (tuition & housing) are awarded for each session
  • Ten (10) partial scholarships (tuition only) are awarded for each session.
When and how will the results be announced?
The results are announced one calendar month after the submission deadline.  The winners’ names are posted on our facebook page http://www.facebook.com/qalamcenter .  The winners are also informed of their successful candidacy via email.
Do I have to be enrolled in University to apply?
No, you do not have to be enrolled in University to apply. You must have acquired 240 hours of documented study of the Arabic language, but it does not have to have been through university enrollment in order to apply.
How should I submit my documents?
We prefer you to submit your documents via email (Arabic@qalamcenter.com). Though it is possible to submit them by mail, we are not responsible for lost or stolen documents mailed to Morocco.
What languages are acceptable for my essay and recommendations?
We accept documents in English, French or Arabic. Translated documents should include a copy of the original.
What types of candidates are the judges looking for?
We are primarily looking for students who have demonstrated excellence and dedication to study of the Arabic language.  We are also looking for students with clear goals and plans for their Arabic skills. Students from countries where it is very difficult to find Arabic courses or who have never had the opportunity to participate in Arabic immersion are also given preference.
Can my professors email my recommendations directly?
Yes, your professors or Arabic instructors can email your recommendations directly to the school. Please ask them to include your full name in the subject line, as well as in the body of the email.

Thank you, and good luck with your application!

FEBRUARY 5, 2014 – BOREN SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE for undergraduate students

Boren Scholarship Eligibility

View Full Size

Boren Scholar, Japan

Boren Scholarships and Fellowships provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Boren Scholarships are for undergraduate students. You are eligible to apply for the Boren Scholarship if you are:

  • A U.S. citizen at the time of application
  • A high school graduate, or have earned a GED
  • Matriculated in an undergraduate degree program located within the United States accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Boren Scholars must remain matriculated in their undergraduate programs for the duration of the scholarship and may not graduate until the scholarship is complete.
  • Applying to a study abroad program that meets home institution standards in a country outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.  Boren Scholarships are not for study in the United States.

Boren Scholarship Calendar

Late-August

  • The online application is released.

Fall/Winter

  • Open Application Period – Applicants complete online application, compile all supplementary materials and forward to their campus representatives.

Note: Most colleges and universities have earlier on-campus deadlines. Check with your campus representative to find out the deadline on your campus. To find your Boren campus representative click here

February 5, 2014 – Boren Scholarship Deadline!

  • Online application must be complete at 5:00 p.m. EST. All supplementary materials must arrive at IIE, at the address below. IIE cannot confirm receipt of materials, so campus representatives and applicants should send materials using a traceable method to ensure delivery.

Boren Scholarships
Institute Of International Education
1400 K Street NW, 7th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
1-800-618-6737

February 7, 2014 – Campus Representative Evalution Deadline

  • Campus representative must submit any online evaluations by 5:00 p.m. EST.

March/April

  • Complete applications are processed and distributed to selection panels for review.

Late April

All applicants are notified of their status by mail, and Boren Scholarship recipients are mailed award packets.

June

  • Orientation and Convocation in Washington, DC for Boren Scholarship recipients.
  • June 1 is the earliest a Boren Scholarship-funded program can start.

11/15/2013 deadline for THE WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AT THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN DUBAI

Application Deadline for the Spring 2014 semester has been extended to November 15th, 2013.
THE WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AT THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN DUBAI

“I love the American University in Dubai; every year they bring some Americans to Dubai in a scholarship program they named for me so that they will have the opportunity to live in the Middle East and learn about the culture, the faith, the politics and the economics…” – Bill Clinton.

William Jefferson Clinton Scholarships

 

 

 

 

Background and Objectives

William Jefferson Clinton Scholarship LogoThe William Jefferson Clinton Scholarship at the American University in Dubai seeks to further the goals of the Clinton Presidential Foundation to strengthen the capacity of people in the United States and throughout the world to meet the challenges of global interdependence. In partnership with the American University in Dubai, the program will provide American students based in the US the opportunity to expand their educational and cultural horizons by studying in the Arab world.

President Clinton has acknowledged the leadership of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to make Dubai a model for intercultural harmony and understanding.

President Clinton gave public recognition to this during his keynote Address at AUD’s Fifth Commencement (June, 2002) in which he cited the multi-cultural composition of AUD’s student body consisting of over eighty nationalities, as a microcosm of Dubai’s multi-ethnicity. In this spirit, the Clinton Presidential Foundation and AUD have established this program to encourage others to witness this diversity.

Learn more at www.clintonfoundation.org

Eligibility

The scholarship is only open to U.S. Citizen Students currently enrolled as fulltime undergraduate degree candidates at an accredited four-year college/university in the United States.

Selection Criteria
It is expected that recipients will demonstrate exemplary academic achievement. Provision has been made for up to ten students per semester. Preference will be given to students who show interest in being exposed to the Middle Eastern and Islamic cultures for the first time. Students will also have to complete a phone interview with AUD’s External Relations Office to finalize the application process. Student will be contacted directly to schedule the interview after the deadline date.
Coverage / Renewal

Clinton Scholars will receive:
• A full waiver of tuition for one term;
• Dormitory housing at the American University in Dubai on a shared-room basis.

Scholars must carry a full load of academic credit (12-16 credit hours) during each semester of study and 9 credit hours during the summer session. If scholars fail to remain in good academic standing as defined by AUD’s Academic Standards or fail to adhere to the AUD Code of Conduct, program participation will be terminated. Board, texts, transportation and extracurricular activities are the financial responsibility of the student.

Kindly note that the AUD Clinton Scholarship Program will only cover 5 courses out of the 6 should the student wish to pursue the Certificate in Middle Eastern Studies Program. Students wishing to take the 6th course will be charged for the actual number of credits required for the course (3 credits or above).

Application Process

In order to apply, a student must complete an application for The William Jefferson Clinton Scholarship at The American University in Dubai. A student must complete and submit together the following for the application to be deemed complete:

  • The Clinton Scholars Application Form
  • A 500-word personal statement addressing the qualities that distinguish the applicant for The William Jefferson Clinton Scholars Program;
  • One letter of recommendation;
  • Official copy of the applicant’s current undergraduate transcript showing that the applicant:
    • is in good academic standing [i.e., 3.0 CGPA or equivalent] at the institution from which he/she is applying;
    • has completed or is completing one full year of study as a full-time student at a four-year accredited U.S. college or university;
  • A resume indicating work and leadership experience;
  • Written approval from his/her advisor at his/her educational institution, indicating that the applicant is eligible to study abroad and have credits earned at AUD counted towards his/her degree program; Course Authorization Form.
    • The form can be submitted at a later stage once AUD schedule is released on our web-site; Click here to view Schedules. Click here to view AUD Course Descriptions.
  • Students of consent age or their legal guardian(s) must sign the Clinton Foundation Waiver;
  • Disclosure of Educational Records Form.
  • Reservation and Enrollment Agreement.
  • 1 picture for AUD’s ID.
  • Acknowledgment Form
  • AUD Health History Form. This form must be signed and stamped by a Physician. Please click here to download.

Note: Students applying to the AUD Clinton Scholarship do not need to fill the Study Abroad / Visintg Student Aplication Form.

Deadline For Application to the Scholarship

The deadlines to apply for the The William Jefferson Clinton Scholars Program at AUD are as follows:

Applications for admission to the semester/term Deadline to apply
Fall Semester (September-December) May 15th
Spring Semester (January-April) November 15th
Summer I Term (May-June) March 15th
For Other Inquiries

The American University in Dubai
P.O.Box: 28282, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 4 399 9000, Fax +971 4 399 5585
E-mail: clintonscholars@aud.edu

ENTRADA SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Entrada Scholars group picture

A gateway to the future

June 22 – July 18, 2014

The Entrada Scholars Program at Calvin College offers racial ethnic minority high school students a gateway to the future: the opportunity to experience college learning and living while earning college credit.

Entrada highlights

Entrada Scholars get to experience the fullness of college life, including:

  • Enrolling in a 3-4 credit college course in areas such as English, history, biology or psychology
  • Using Calvin’s gym for activities like rock climbing and swimming
  • Participating in group devotions
  • Taking beach trips to Lake Michigan
  • Performing in Entrada Talent Night

Who should apply for Entrada?

Entrada is intended for ethnic and racial minority groups who are typically under-represented in higher education, including African American, Native American, Latino and Asian American students.

 

http://www.calvin.edu/pre-college/programs/entrada/

The Asia Pacific Leadership Program (APLP)

The Asia Pacific Leadership Program (APLP)is the center of excellence for leadership education in Asia Pacific and a signature program of the East-West Center. The program links advanced and interdisciplinary analysis of emergent regional issues with experiential leadership learning.

APLP graduates leave the East-West Center with an expanded regional perspective. They are knowledgeable about the societies and issues of the Asia Pacific region and empowered to exercise leadership and promote cooperation in a variety of cultural, geographical and institutional environments.

In short, APLP alumni are navigators of change.

To learn more about the Asia Pacific Leadership Program, please visit the key elements of our website:

To contact the Asia Pacific Leadership Program, please email aplp@eastwestcenter.org.

Romanian Government is offering 85 scholarships for international students

Romanian Government is offering 85 scholarships for international students for undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Romania. Citizens of non EU countries are eligible to apply. Priority will be given to the candidates applying for: political and administrative sciences, education studies, Romanian culture and civilization, journalism, technical studies, oil and gas, agricultural studies, veterinary medicine, architecture and arts. The scholarships are granted for three levels of study: licenta, master and doctorate. the beneficiaries of the scholarships should study only in the Romanian language. The candidates who do not know Romanian are offered one supplementary preparatory year to study the language. The monthly amount is granted throughout the whole calendar year for full-time students of the 3rd cycle but not during the summer vacation for 1st  and 2nd cycle. Requests for other fields will also be taken into account. Citizens of non EU countries (irrespective of their country of residence) can apply for these scholarships. The application deadline is 15th February 2014.
Study Subject(s): Priority will be given to the candidates applying for: political and administrative sciences, education studies, Romanian culture and civilization, journalism, technical studies, oil and gas, agricultural studies, veterinary medicine, architecture, arts. Requests for other fields will also be taken into account.
Course Level: The scholarships are granted for three levels of study:
-for the first cycle (licenta): This scheme is dedicated to graduates of high schools or of equivalent pre-university systems, as well as to candidates who require the equivalation of  partial studies and the continuation of their studies in Romania. The complete cycle of university studies lasts for 3 to 6 years, according to the specific requirements of the chosen faculty, and ends with a final examination (licenta);
-for the 2nd cycle (master): This scheme is dedicated to graduates of university/post graduate studies; it lasts for 1,5 to 2 years and ends with a dissertation;
-for the 3rd cycle (doctorate) this scheme is dedicated to the graduates of university/postgraduate studies (i.e. master); it lasts for 3-4 years, in keeping with the specific requirements of the chosen faculty, and ends with a doctor’s thesis.
Scholarship Provider: Romanian Government
Scholarship can be taken at: Romania
Eligibility: –Citizens of non EU countries (irrespective of their country of residence). Priority is given to citizens from non EU states with which Romania does not have cultural and education cooperation agreements. Foreign citizens of Romanian origin and those belonging to the neighbouring historic Romanian communities benefit from other scholarship programmes offered by the Romanian state.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Citizens of non EU countries (irrespective of their country of residence) can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: Scholarships offered by the Romanian State to foreign citizens through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in keeping with Government Decision No 288/1993 for the 2014-2015 academic year. 85 scholarships for under- and post-graduate studies in Romania, by means of selection of application files organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) and the Ministry of National Education (MEN), in keeping with Romanian current legislation. In order to promote Romanian language and culture, the Ministry of National Education has decided that the beneficiaries of the scholarships should study only in the Romanian language. The candidates who do not know Romanian are offered one supplementary preparatory year to study the language. The students who declare that they know already Romanian language have to pass a language test organised by the competent  higher education institutions.
Number of award(s): 85 undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships are offered.
Duration of award(s):  The monthly amount mentioned above is granted to the students of the 1st (licenta) and 2nd (master) cycle throughout the whole academic year, the winter and spring vacation included, but not during the summer vacation. For full-time students of the 3rd cycle (doctorate), the monthly amount is granted throughout the whole calendar year.
What does it cover? The scholarship consists of:
-free-of-charge tuition,
-free-of-charge accommodation (depending on availability, accommodation will be offered free-of-charge in students hostels, in keeping with the higher education regulations),
-financial support – a monthly amount representing : the equivalent in Romanian currency of 65 EURO per month, for the under-graduate students (1st cycle), the equivalent in Romanian currency of 75 EURO per month, for post-graduate students (master degrees and specialization) 2nd cycle, the equivalent in Romanian currency of 85 EURO per month, for post graduate students (doctor’s degree) 3rd cycle.
-These scholarships do not cover food,  international and local transport. The candidates must be prepared to support personally any other additional expenses.
Selection criteria: The selection criteria are: the candidates’ competence (former scholar performances, mentioned in his/her study papers) and the chosen priority field of study. The Boards will approve the list of 85 accepted candidates and a waiting list, in case any selected candidates give up the scholarship.
Notification: The MAE board makes the first selection between 15 and 20 March 2014. By 1 April 2014, MAE sends to MEN the selected files. The MEN Board meets in April 2014 to make the final selection and will send list of successful candidates by 30 April 2014.  The selection results will be announced by 30 May 2014 to each diplomatic mission that submitted application files.
How to Apply: To get all necessary information about the scholarships (conditions, necessary documents, enrolment calendar) and to submit their application files, the candidates should apply directly to :
-the Romanian diplomatic missions accredited to the candidate’s country of origin or of residence or to
-the diplomatic mission of candidate’s state of origin accredited to Bucharest
-Application files submitted by post or directly to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) or to the Ministry of National Education (MEN), as well as application files received after the announced deadline will not be taken into consideration.
-Applications files should contain documents in English or French language.
-If the application files contain documents in other foreign languages than English or French, they must be accompanied by authorized translations in one of the following languages: Romanian, English or French. Generally, Romanian universities may require that all enrolment documents should be accompanied by authorized copies and authorized translations in Romanian.
-It is of utmost  importance to fill in correctly all forms.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 15th February 2014.

http://www.mae.ro/en/node/10251